digestive system

noun

: the bodily system concerned with the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food and the discharge of residual wastes and consisting of the digestive tract and accessory glands (such as the salivary glands and the pancreas) that secrete digestive enzymes

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Molly finds drinking wreaks havoc with her digestive system and her sleep. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 Peanut butter is also high in fats and sugars, which can impact your cat's digestive system and lead to gastrointestinal issues, according to Chewy. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 Side effects are usually mild, primarily affecting the digestive system. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024 Coffee can also wreak havoc with your digestive system, whereas many mushrooms actually support gut health. Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for digestive system 

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestive system was in 1790

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“Digestive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20system. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

digestive system

noun
: the bodily system concerned with the intake, breakdown, and absorption of food and the discharge of wastes and that includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, anus, and glands (as the salivary glands)

Medical Definition

digestive system

noun
: the bodily system concerned with the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food and the discharge of residual wastes and consisting of the digestive tract and accessory glands (such as the salivary glands and the pancreas) that secrete digestive enzymes

called also alimentary system

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